do I have to drill into my plates to use these? How do they keep the plates in place. I don't understand the screw piece? Thanks
10980
Yes, you have to drill a hole in the center of each plate in order to use this stand!!
10981
I, actually, never used it. Bought it to build a cake stand out of vinyl records, but never did.
10982
You do have to drill through the plates... It requires a diamond drill bit, hard work and water to keep them cool during drilling. I was going to do these for craft fairs. It took about 20 minutes for 1 plate. My husband is very strong and had a little drill press to put on the plates to keep it centered. This requires much pressure and accuracy or plates won't look right on the stems. The washer go on top and the bottom of each plate and are secured by the twisty part of holder. I did make some and they were beautiful! I gave them with gifts of cupcakes and scones. Good luck... SZQ
10983
You have to drill a hole into the center of the plates. The screws go through the plates, and the flat ends hold them in place.
10984
Hi! If your plates don't already have holes, yes, you'll need to drill holes in them. If the plates are too thick and heavy, these rods will not support them very well. Good luck!
387361
You can use most any plates for these posts but you will have to drill a hole in them yourself. I have a DRILL PRESS with a diamond head bit to drill holes into plates.
1875568
I did not use a plate. I just installed the pulls. My old pulls were similar to these. I was simply changing the finish.
1593696
The screw at the center of the plate is not necessary, it's just a way to secure the unit to the outlet it's plugged into. This may be helpful when you have all six outlets plugged in and you don't want to inadvertently pull the whole thing out by pulling one of the cords out.
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I had to mount it into sheetrock. So I didn't use the provided screws. I used sheetrock anchors that I bought from the hardware store. It slides onto the screw heads so you can use whatever length or type of screw you need.
1673828
We used no screws. The wall cups simply help hold by friction. The are softer to increase grab.
695390
Use the screws. Drills easily enough and won't come off. The clips will work. Just don't trust them.
242131
From what I remember when I put mine together, I did screw them in place. I had turned the unit upside down, then I had to hold the shelf up against the stops and I used my power drill to set the screws into the shelf. Once the first screw went in, the others were fairly easy. It might be easier with a helper! Hope this helps.
557384
Mine did not come with screws. Luckily, they are available as an Amazon line item. I guess they figure that when these break, the screws are usually left in place...I hope this helps...
1188911
Are the screws in the same place, but behind the plate? If so, the magnets are pretty strong and could possibly hold. If they are in a different location, it will not work. The magnets are only slightly larger than the screws. They need to align. Hope this helps!
1998839
I pre-drilled holes inside near the corners of the posts. This will put the screws into the boards and secure them. I hope this helps.
1632305
they dont come with screws!!!! and had to argue to no avail......good luck!
2053720
You don't... it takes a certain bit, and that is it. It will slip in/out but not fall out. This is how they function by design. Go make some holes.
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We used a special plate (you can get at Home Depot very inexpensive). I'm afraid if you screw them right into the sofa it will not have the stability you would want.
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I would not use them. The plates I used had the small inner circle and they stuck out just as much as my regular old plate hanger. P.s. One of the plates fell and broke the other night :(
2199539
hi, you can use any plates. i used old ones and just opened the small center hole with a drill.
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Ivan not to what others have said...if the plate size is the same it should slide right in, and be tightened by the side screw